Medium Voltage Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker

GAE CLAD \ METALCLAD SWITCHGEAR up to 24 kV \ M600204.15

PT Guna Era Manufaktura

Catalogue 2018

Vacuum Circuit Breaker

Medium Voltage Embedded Pole
GAE VEP
JJ Product Overview

• VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker the vacuum interrupter and epoxy resin is essential to
is a next-generation full range medium voltage breaker the reliability of VEP in all circumstances.
jointly developed by German • Instead of SF6, which is categorized as a greenhouse gas,
• VEP is the first completed series of medium voltage solid insulation of epoxy resin is used for the VEP series
embedded pole vacuum circuit breakers in the world MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breakers to
which covers rated voltages from 7.2kV to 40.5kV, rated strengthen the external insulation, resulting in an
currents from 630A to 4000A and rated short circuit environmentally-friendly breaker.
breaking currents up to 50kA. • The low temperature rise of the VEP series MV
• VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker embedded pole vacuum circuit breakers is ensured by
is fully type tested in accordance with the IEC standard. the most advanced interrupter with extremely low
VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker resistance and high breaking capability.
is a breaker with high environmental resistance , due to • VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker
the elimination of all adverse effects to the main circuit is equipped with an optimized, modularized and
caused by external mechanical impact, humidity, dust standardized spring mechanism. All maintenance on
and vermin. this mechanism can be performed easily on site, hence it
• The patented technology of the LSR (Liquid Silicon is a user-friendly breaker.
Rubber) buffering layer between the ceramic housing of

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VEP is the first complete series of MV embedded pole insulation strength of the VEP series MV embedded pole
vacuum circuit breakers in the world to employ the latest vacuum circuit breaker is improved dramatically . The
technology of Automatic Pressure Gelation (APG) to operating mechanism in the VEP series MV embedded
embed the vacuum interrupter and connection terminals pole vacuum circuit breaker is a modularized , standardized
within epoxy resin. Compared with complete air insulated and simplified spring mechanism, made up of separated
vacuum circuit breakers or assembly pole vacuum circuit closing and opening modules which can be preassembled
composite insulation, the VEP series MV embedded pole and easily replaced on-site by end-users without changing
vacuum circuit breaker is of solid insulation, resulting in any of the original dynamic characteristics of the breaker,
complete elimination of the risk of insulation faults caused so the lead time for delivery and shutdown time for
by adverse operating environments such as dust, humidity maintenance will be reduced. In short summary, the VEP
and small animals , so VEP is a vacuum circuit breaker with series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker is a
a high level of environmental resistance . In addition to reliable, environmentally-friendly and user-friendly next
this, due to the embedded pole design , the distribution of generation breaker.
the pole ‘ s electrical field is much more even than that in
the assembly pole vacuum circuit breaker, therefore the

The first The second

APG process APG process

Vacuum interupter Injection of LSR LSR buffering Injection of epoxy

after surface through APG layer molding resin throught
treatment process APG Process

Illustration of patented double APG process

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Full Range Product with Unique and Proven

High Technical Parameters Embedded Pole Technology
• Rated voltage up to 40.5kV VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker
• Rated current up to 4000A uses the latest technology of Automatic Pressure Gelation
• Rated short circuit breaking current up to 50kA (APG) to embed the vacuum interrupter and connection
terminals within epoxy resin. The vacuum interrupter is
• Mechanical endurance up to 30,000 operating cycles
cast in the epoxy resin, so there is no internal screw
• Rated short circuit breaking times up to 50 times
fixation which would cause a concentrated harsh electrical
• DC component of short circuit breaking current up to field inside the epoxy resin and would consequently result
52% in a decrease of the electrical insulation strength of the
• Large external creep distance reaches 20mm/kV pole. Thanks to the embedded pole technology, the pole
assembly work is simplified, and the assembly accuracy ,
as well as the quality of the embedded pole, is very easily
Fully Type Tested to
controlled by state-of-the-art machines. The embedded
Meet All Applications
pole technology also obviously improves the
The VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit environmental resistance capability of the breaker, as the
breaker has successfully passed type tests in compliance primary circuit of the breaker is completely embedded
with IEC standard, GB and DL standards as well as the inside the epoxy resin, the risk of an insulation fault
standards of advanced industrialized countries around caused by adverse operating environments such as dust,
the world . In order to meet specific needs, VEP has also humidity, ingression of small animals , polluted ambient
passed special application tests as below: conditions and high altitude plateau operating sites are
• VCB Low ambient temperature application test at eliminated completely.
-25°C
The key feature of the embedded pole technology is the
• EP Low and high ambient temperature recycling buffering layer between the epoxy resin and the ceramic
withstanding test from -40°C to +115°C housing of the vacuum interrupter. The material and
• Single and back to back capacitor bank breaking and processing of the buffering layer is essential to prevent
closing tests cracking of the epoxy resin of the embedded pole, and
• High altitude plateau application test up to 4500m also provides adequate
above sea level adhesion between each part in
• Gradelll pollution application ambient test all circumstances. Our
patented LSR (Liquid Silicon
• Embedded pole partial discharge test
Rubber) buffering layer and
• Marine application double APG (Auto Pressure
test LSR buffering layer
Gelation) process adopted in casting machine
• Accelerated thermal the production of the
aging test embedded pole thoroughly eliminates any cracking of the
• Seismic test epoxy resin caused by a large difference of thermal
expansion coefficients between epoxy resin and ceramic
in case of a rapid change in the ambient temperature. The
Type test IEC Type test GB APG process for the LSR buffering layer ensures that
report issued report issued there will not be any air gaps or bubbles between the
by IPH Berlin by XIHARI

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buffering layer and ceramic housing, hence, the high pole vacuum circuit breaker is that the total number of
electrical insulation strength of the embedded pole of the parts of the mechanism is much lower than traditionally
VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker is designed mechanisms, which enhances the reliability of
guaranteed. the mechanism significantly.

The partial discharge value of the embedded pole The opening dashpot of the mechanism plays a very
manufactured by our patented LSR (Liquid Silicon important role in ensuring reliable performance and high
Rubber) buffering layer and double APG (Auto Pressure mechanical endurance of the VEP series MV embedded
Gelation) process is below 5pc with an applied testing pole vacuum circuit breaker . By adopting the opening
voltage of 1.2Um. dashpot, the overtravel and re-bounce of the moving
contacts of the vacuum interrupters while opening the
Every year , more than 20,000pcs of the VEP series MV VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker
embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker have been are reduced to an extremely low level. The lower overtravel
delivered to customers around the world for various of the moving contacts means lower mechanical stress to
industrial applications. the bellow of the vacuum interrupter, so the designed
mechanical endurance of the vacuum interrupter is
User-Friendly Spring guaranteed . The lower re-bounce of the contacts ensures
Operation Mechanism low arc re-striking probability while breaking the
The VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit capacitive current, therefore the occurrence rate of
breaker is equipped with a modularized, standardized operating overvoltage is reduced . By the addition of the
and simplified spring mechanism which consists of sepa- opening dashpot, the VEP series MV embedded pole
rated closing and opening modules. All the mechanical vacuum circuit breaker has successfully passed type tests
parts of this mechanism are integrated into these two as a Class C2 breaker in accordance with IEC standards as
modules individually. The closing and opening modules well as GB
are universal across the whole series of VEP embedded
pole vacuum circuit breakers regardless of the ratings ,
which means there is only one kind of closing and open-
The State-of-the-art Processing
ing module for the whole VEP product family . Thanks to
and Testing Facilities
this design, the maintenance work and maintenance costs The high quality of the embed-
for the mechanism are extremely low. Replacement of the ded pole is achieved by using the
modules has been considerably simplified and can be eas- latest APG (Auto Pressure Gela-
ily carried out on-site. There is no impact on the breaker’ tion) technology and advanced
s original dynamic vacuum mixing and degassing
characteristics after technology which are employed
Mechanical
the replacement of preconditioning by state -of the-art Hedrich
modules so retesting equipment. The Vogel clamping
the breaker is not re- machine is essential in ensuring
quired. the mechanical and insulating
strength of the embedded pole
Another feature of of the VEP series MV embedded
the spring mecha- Temperature pole vacuum circuit breaker.
nism of the VEP se- rise test
Closing module Opening module ries MV embedded

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As well as the processing facilities, the testing facilities are withdrawable unit
also integral to the quality control of the breaker. During • Secondary wiring inspection
the manufacturing process of the VEP series MV
• Circuit resistance measurement
embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker, from incoming
material quality control to the final inspection and testing,
every step is strictly calibrated and tested by means of Highly Reliable
state-of-the-art testing facilities. The following facilities Vacuum Interrupter
are used for quality control of the incoming materials. High reliability of the components and materials is essen-
tial to the high reliability of the VEP series MV embed-
• Salty ambient withstand testing equipment for
ded pole vacuum circuit breaker. The most critical com-
mechanical parts
ponent of the VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum
• Overall dimension inspection projector for inspection
circuit breaker is the vacuum interrupter on which the
of mechanical parts
reliable breaking and making performance under either
• Universal measuring device for inspection of closing normal or short-circuit conditions fundamentally relies.
springs and contact springs The VG series vacuum interrupter used in the VEP series
• Hardness inspection device for mechanical parts MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker is made by
• Glass-transition temperature measuring device for our joint venture with
epoxy resin AREV A . It is the result
of modern vacuum pro-
• Coating thickness measuring device
cessing technology and
Every embedded pole, before going into the breaker contact design notable
assembly line, goes through the following inspections and for the following features: Clean room for assembly
tests performed in the factory using state-of-the-art
facilities: • Full range up to 40.5kV
• High rated current up to 4000A
• X-ray inspection
• High rated short circuit breaking current up to 50kA
• Power frequency withstand voltage test
• OSB (One Shot Brazing) processing technology
• Partial discharge measurement
• AMF (Axial Magnetic Field) contact structure
• Extremely high and low temperature impulse test
• High mechanical and rated current electrical
Before delivery, the following endurance up to 30,000 cycles
tests and inspections will be
• Rated short-circuit breaking current breaking up to
done for the VEP series MV
100 times
embedded pole vacuum circuit
• High breaking capability for DC component up to 52%
breaker in the factory with
X-ray inspection advanced testing equipment: • Extremely low contact resistance
• Low chopping current with average value of 2-3A
• Dynamic characteristics
measurement
• Power frequency withstand
voltage testing
Partial discharge
measurement • Inspection of interlocking
system between breaker and

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Long External Creepage Distance of interfaces, ground-moving withdrawable designs for

Embedded Pole other metal enclosed or metal clad switchgear panels.

Thanks to the embedded pole design and the ripple

design on both internal and external sides of the
Highlights of the Technical
embedded pole, a creepage distance of 20mm/kV is Parameters
reached which meets the requirements of Grade II
contaminated operation ambient. The VEP series MV The VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit
embedded pole vacuum circuit breaker has successfully breaker is a breaker with high reliability and safety. The
passed the contamination test under Grade II following features enable it to meet high expectations:
contaminated operation ambient. • Successfully passed rated short-circuit current
breaking test up to 50 times and Class E2 electrical
endurance test (274 times short-circuit current
Universal Design for VEP Whole breaking).
Product Family
• Successfully passed rated short-circuit current of 50kA
he design concept of the VEP series MV embedded pole breaking test 30 times.
vacuum circuit breaker is consistent across the whole
• Successfully passed temperature rise test under 1.1
product family, with features as follows:
times rated current and natural cooling ventilation
• Embedded pole design with high insulation capability condition for VEP with rated current up to 3150A.
and high resistance to contamination. • Successfully passed temperature rise test in metal-clad
• Modularized spring mechanism with identical closing switchgear under forced cooling ventilation for VEP
and opening modules throughout the whole product with rated current 4000A.
family, hence, the cost of • Successfully passed rated short circuit current breaking
maintenance and spare parts for test with DC component up to 52%
every single substation is • Successfully passed 125kA (peak values) short circuit
extremely low. making current test for VEP with rated short circuit
• Same design of interlocking breaking current of 40kA.
system between breaker and its • Successfully passed 150kA (peak values) short circuit
withdrawable unit to ensure the making current test for VEP with rated short circuit
safety and reliability of whole breaking current of 50kA.
Ripples on both side
product family of VEP. of embedded pole • Satisfies operating sequence of O-0.3s-CO-180s-CO
for VEP with rated short circuit breaking current up to
Fully Compatible with Mainstream 40kA.
Designs of Switchgear Panels • Successfully passed mechanical endurance test with
As well as being installed in our AMS metal clad operation cycles of 30,000 for VEP with rated short
switchgear, the VEP series MV embedded pole vacuum circuit breaking current up to 12kV,31.5kA.
circuit breaker is designed to be highly compatibility with • Successfully passed mechanical endurance test with
mainstream designs of metal clad switchgear panels, and operation cycles of 20,000 for VEP with rated short
can be diversified to meet various switchgear panel circuit breaking current of 40kA or 50kA.
designs such as fixed installations with interlocking • Successfully passed rated short circuit withstand
current test for a duration of 4s in accordance with GB

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Fixed Installation for AC Control

Fixed Installation for DC Control

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 Withdrawable Installation for AC Control

Withdrawable Installation for DC Control

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Withdrawble Installation for DC Control with YO, Y1 (Motordriven)

Withdrawble Installation for DC Control witout YO, Y1 (Motordriven)

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 Intelligent Withdrawble Installation for DC Control

Intelligent Withdrawble Installation for AC Control

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12kV VEP Fixed installation

12kV VEP Fixed installation

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12kV VEP Withdrawable installation

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12kV VEP Withdrawable installation

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24kV VEP Withdrawable installation

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24kV VEP Withdrawable installation

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24kV VEP Withdrawable installation

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24kV VEP Withdrawable installation

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